Internal Communications Associate, Hybrid

Company Description

This position is a Hybrid opportunity, and requires in-office time on an as-needed basis. 

The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team. 

Job Description

Provides writing, editing and research support for Internal Communications.

Responsible for intranet maintenance of the UMMC and UMMS Insider, including uploading edited or new material directly to the site. Editorial content responsibilities include but are not limited to reviewing site content for errors, broken links and outdated content and making the necessary changes; ensuring content meets all functional and graphic standards; and helping to maintain the internal site search engine.

Supports department leaders in other Internal Communications projects as needed.

Communicates project updates and plans with key stakeholders both internally and externally.  Manages deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously, and completes work quickly and with high attention to detail.

Develops effective working relationships and maintains good communications internally and across the organization.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, Business or a related field is required.

Two (2) years of related or internship experience preferred.

Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

Able to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently; exceptional organizational   skills.

PC skill in word processing is required with proficiency in utilizing Word and other Microsoft Office programs required. 

Understanding and working knowledge of the internet and HTML required.  Experience working with one or more web content management systems (CMS) such as SiteCore preferred.

Highly effective verbal and written communication skills including editing skills are expected.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.